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Hear directly from Field Agents and Mission Leaders about the impacts of housing affordability on key workers across the GTHA. Get armed with data and insights on the issues, and read about promising solutions that make us confident we can solve this together. Check back regularly for updates and contact us if you’d like to share your story.

Leader Spotlight

Michael Braithwaite, CEO, Blue Door

As the CEO of Blue Door, Michael Braithwaite is dedicated to developing innovative and collaborative housing, employment, and health programs aimed at preventing and ending homelessness.
Field Intel

When $90,000 can’t get you a 3-bedroom apartment, we have a problem.

As housing costs have continued to skyrocket across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, we are rapidly approaching a point where upward of 70% of households can no longer afford market rents, let alone save for a downpayment to own and carry the mortgage.
Mission Success

Operation: Key Worker, straight from British Intelligence

In London, England a Key Worker program is helping public service workers buy their first home, finance growing household needs for existing homeowners, facilitate shared ownership, and provide housing for rent at affordable prices.
Field Agent Report

“Sarah”, Social Worker

Housing affordability in Toronto has had a profound impact on my life, shaping not only my financial reality but also my sense of stability, belonging, and future outlook. As a manager of a social work program at a large community service agency in Toronto, I
Field Agent Report

M.C., Program Manager, Nonprofit Sector

“Housing affordability impacts my ability to give my child a safe home in the GTHA, and for me to continue to work in the non-profit sector.
Field Agent Report

“Emma”, Unemployed

At 32 years old, I am currently unemployed and actively searching for permanent work. I live with my parents in Mississauga because I can’t afford rent anywhere in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).